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Let's Celebrate some of our Grooming Academy Graduates!

Let's Celebrate some of our Grooming Academy Graduates!

#LifeAtPetSmart - Where Passion Makes Purpose

#LifeAtPetSmart - Where Passion Makes Purpose

Welcome to the Phoenix Home Office (PHO): Where Work Meets Comfort and Convenience

Welcome to the Phoenix Home Office (PHO): Where Work Meets Comfort and Convenience

14 Reasons to Love #LifeAtPetSmart

14 Reasons to Love #LifeAtPetSmart

PetSmart Celebrates the Chinese New Year!

PetSmart Celebrates the Chinese New Year!

Changing Lives: One Paw at a Time

Changing Lives: One Paw at a Time

Unleash Your Potential: Continuous Education at PetSmart

Unleash Your Potential: Continuous Education at PetSmart

Fetching Feedback: How We’re Amplifying Associate Voices

Fetching Feedback: How We’re Amplifying Associate Voices

Building PetSmart for the Future

Building PetSmart for the Future

Paws Up for PAW: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion at PetSmart! 🐾

Paws Up for PAW: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion at PetSmart! 🐾

More than Just Fluff - What PetSmart's Grooming Academy Entails

More than Just Fluff - What PetSmart's Grooming Academy Entails

Unlock Your Potential with PetSmart’s Tuition Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential with PetSmart’s Tuition Assistance Program

10 Things to Love About Central Bark—PetSmart's Latest Communication Tool for Associates + How to Download

10 Things to Love About Central Bark—PetSmart's Latest Communication Tool for Associates + How to Download

Best-in-Show Benefits: How PetSmart Takes Care of Our Associates

Best-in-Show Benefits: How PetSmart Takes Care of Our Associates

Pawsitive Workplace Practices: Keeping the Pack Safe!

Pawsitive Workplace Practices: Keeping the Pack Safe!

PetSmart Home Office Wins Gold for Health Initiatives!

PetSmart Home Office Wins Gold for Health Initiatives!

Picture-perfect pets are what our stylists create with each snip and clip, bubble and brush! 🛁✂️✨ Pet Stylist Red is making grooming a joyful occasion for this charming little puppy! 🐶💖 Our talented and passionate salon associates are fur sure the best in the business.

Learn more about salon careers here: https://careers.petsmart.com/salons

Picture-perfect pets are what our stylists create with each snip and clip, bubble and brush! 🛁✂️✨ Pet Stylist Red is making grooming a joyful occasion for this charming little puppy! 🐶💖 Our talented and passionate salon associates are fur sure the best in the business.

Learn more about salon careers here: https://careers.petsmart.com/salons

Congrats to Finneas and his humans for graduating from intermediate class! He was lucky to learn from Pet Trainer, Hannah! 👏

PetSmart Trainers lead the pack (well, a class of pets) by helping guide pet parents through helpful lessons about all the stages of their pets' lives. First, you'll complete our Pet Training Instructor Accreditation and then begin leading our Pet Training Programs. 🐾 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmarttraining

Congrats to Finneas and his humans for graduating from intermediate class! He was lucky to learn from Pet Trainer, Hannah! 👏

PetSmart Trainers lead the pack (well, a class of pets) by helping guide pet parents through helpful lessons about all the stages of their pets' lives. First, you'll complete our Pet Training Instructor Accreditation and then begin leading our Pet Training Programs. 🐾 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmarttraining

The face you make when you get to hang with a super cool crew—the PetsHotel team! Did you know that 2.5M+ pups stay in the PetsHotel each year?! That's a "howl" lot of doggone great sleepovers! #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartpetshotel

The face you make when you get to hang with a super cool crew—the PetsHotel team! Did you know that 2.5M+ pups stay in the PetsHotel each year?! That's a "howl" lot of doggone great sleepovers! #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartpetshotel

At PetSmart, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our amazing Pet Stylists! ✂️🐾 Ashley has been part of #LifeAtPetSmart for over two years, and she brings her passion for pets to every grooming session. She loves working with pitbulls of all shapes and sizes and has a special bond with her very own 4-year-old deaf pittie. Ashley also enjoys pampering Shih-tzus and Collies! If you’re passionate about pets and ready to join a team that celebrates both animals and skill development, explore our open opportunities at careers.petsmart.com. #LifeAtPetSmart #JoinOurTeam #SalonCareers

At PetSmart, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our amazing Pet Stylists! ✂️🐾 Ashley has been part of #LifeAtPetSmart for over two years, and she brings her passion for pets to every grooming session. She loves working with pitbulls of all shapes and sizes and has a special bond with her very own 4-year-old deaf pittie. Ashley also enjoys pampering Shih-tzus and Collies! If you’re passionate about pets and ready to join a team that celebrates both animals and skill development, explore our open opportunities at careers.petsmart.com. #LifeAtPetSmart #JoinOurTeam #SalonCareers

Story time with Felix and Sabrina at PetSmart of Hylan Blvd! ❤️🐾 We love seeing our passionate associates building special moments with furry friends. Ready to join a team that values both pets and people? Come make your own impact at PetSmart! #LifeAtPetSmart

Story time with Felix and Sabrina at PetSmart of Hylan Blvd! ❤️🐾 We love seeing our passionate associates building special moments with furry friends. Ready to join a team that values both pets and people? Come make your own impact at PetSmart! #LifeAtPetSmart

Rue is taking her passion for pets to the next level! 🐱✨ She’s excited to learn the ins and outs of cat grooming at PetSmart, where continuing education and mastering new skills are always encouraged. Did you know Pet Stylists can be trained in cat grooming in-house through a 3-day Academy with expert guidance? They’re provided with cat-specific grooming and safety equipment, and they get to customize their schedules to offer services when it works best for them. Here’s to mastering the art of cat grooming and feeling feline good every step of the way! 🐾 #CatGrooming #LifeAtPetSmart

Rue is taking her passion for pets to the next level! 🐱✨ She’s excited to learn the ins and outs of cat grooming at PetSmart, where continuing education and mastering new skills are always encouraged. Did you know Pet Stylists can be trained in cat grooming in-house through a 3-day Academy with expert guidance? They’re provided with cat-specific grooming and safety equipment, and they get to customize their schedules to offer services when it works best for them. Here’s to mastering the art of cat grooming and feeling feline good every step of the way! 🐾 #CatGrooming #LifeAtPetSmart

Professional Pet Stylist Alyssa gave the adorable Archie his very first trim! These are the moments that matter at PetSmart. 🫶🥰 #petsmartgrooming #lifeatpetsmart

Professional Pet Stylist Alyssa gave the adorable Archie his very first trim! These are the moments that matter at PetSmart. 🫶🥰 #petsmartgrooming #lifeatpetsmart

Got a big love for pets? We’ve got the perfect place for you at PetSmart! 🐾💙 Just ask J.P., who’s all about spending quality time with his favorite furry giants in the PetsHotel—big dogs! Whether it’s retail, grooming, training, or more, we have opportunities to turn your passion into a career. Check out our openings today! #LifeAtPetSmart

Got a big love for pets? We’ve got the perfect place for you at PetSmart! 🐾💙 Just ask J.P., who’s all about spending quality time with his favorite furry giants in the PetsHotel—big dogs! Whether it’s retail, grooming, training, or more, we have opportunities to turn your passion into a career. Check out our openings today! #LifeAtPetSmart

When you all show up at the grooming salon with the same hairstyle 🤭 #lifeatpetsmart >>>

When you all show up at the grooming salon with the same hairstyle 🤭 #lifeatpetsmart >>>

🌟 Associate of the Month Spotlight! 🌟 We’re thrilled to recognize Gaebrielle, one of our incredible cashiers in #LifeAtPetSmart! She's known by her team to bring positivity to every shift and always goes the extra mile to help our customers save. From assisting with app logins to ensuring every offer is activated, Gaebrielle’s dedication to top-notch service makes a big impact. We’re lucky to have her on our team, and we know our customers appreciate her just as much as we do! 👏💙

🌟 Associate of the Month Spotlight! 🌟 We’re thrilled to recognize Gaebrielle, one of our incredible cashiers in #LifeAtPetSmart! She's known by her team to bring positivity to every shift and always goes the extra mile to help our customers save. From assisting with app logins to ensuring every offer is activated, Gaebrielle’s dedication to top-notch service makes a big impact. We’re lucky to have her on our team, and we know our customers appreciate her just as much as we do! 👏💙

PetSmart Pet Trainers get to unleash their passion for pets and help pet parents navigate every tail-wagging, paw-shaking stage of their furry friends' lives.

Are your earks perked up? Join our team! First, you'll fetch your Pet Training Instructor Accreditation—then it’s time to lead the pack in our paws-itively amazing training programs. #lifeatpetsmart #petsmarttraining

PetSmart Pet Trainers get to unleash their passion for pets and help pet parents navigate every tail-wagging, paw-shaking stage of their furry friends' lives.

Are your earks perked up? Join our team! First, you'll fetch your Pet Training Instructor Accreditation—then it’s time to lead the pack in our paws-itively amazing training programs. #lifeatpetsmart #petsmarttraining

Rodrigo started as a bather, now here's here rocking #LifeAtPetSmart in our salons as a Professional Pet Stylist! 📈 👏 ✂️ 🐶

Learn more about the career growth possibilities within #petsmartgrooming at https://careers.petsmart.com/salons.

Rodrigo started as a bather, now here's here rocking #LifeAtPetSmart in our salons as a Professional Pet Stylist! 📈 👏 ✂️ 🐶

Learn more about the career growth possibilities within #petsmartgrooming at https://careers.petsmart.com/salons.

Our passionate PetsHotel associates + a wonderful bedtime bliss = a happy little Maximus staying at @psm_petshotel1972. 🥰 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartpetshotel

Our passionate PetsHotel associates + a wonderful bedtime bliss = a happy little Maximus staying at @psm_petshotel1972. 🥰 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartpetshotel

Our amazing Pet Stylist team members are always down for a good time and to make sure your pet is H-O-T-T-O-G-O 💖

We are loving the fun happening at @petsmart_of_plainville 🤗 If you’re looking for a hot job we have a place for you in #lifeatpetsmart! 👏

Our amazing Pet Stylist team members are always down for a good time and to make sure your pet is H-O-T-T-O-G-O 💖

We are loving the fun happening at @petsmart_of_plainville 🤗 If you’re looking for a hot job we have a place for you in #lifeatpetsmart! 👏

Luck, treats, and wagging tails! 🍀🐶🐾 hashtag#LifeAtPetSmart got into the spirit of St. Pawtrick’s Day, celebrating with our four-legged guests in the most festive way! From lucky charms to tail wags, it was a paw-some time for all.

Who else is feeling lucky to have a furry best friend? 💚 #StPawtricksDay #LifeAtPetSmart #LuckyPets #PetSmartPetsHotel @petshotel_fremont @petsmartgrooming_ptbo @petsmart_biddeford_me @annarborpetshotel @petshotelwoburn

Luck, treats, and wagging tails! 🍀🐶🐾 hashtag#LifeAtPetSmart got into the spirit of St. Pawtrick’s Day, celebrating with our four-legged guests in the most festive way! From lucky charms to tail wags, it was a paw-some time for all.

Who else is feeling lucky to have a furry best friend? 💚 #StPawtricksDay #LifeAtPetSmart #LuckyPets #PetSmartPetsHotel @petshotel_fremont @petsmartgrooming_ptbo @petsmart_biddeford_me @annarborpetshotel @petshotelwoburn

🎉 Talk about dedication! 🎉 Over 900 amazing associates hit the 20+ year milestone with PetSmart in 2024! 💙🐾 And at our Phoenix, AZ distribution center, we had 14 incredible team members celebrating 25 YEARS (or more!) as part of the PetSmart pack! 🏆👏

Drop a 🎊 in the comments to help us celebrate their dedication, passion, and hard work! #LifeAtPetSmart #WorkAnniversary

🎉 Talk about dedication! 🎉 Over 900 amazing associates hit the 20+ year milestone with PetSmart in 2024! 💙🐾 And at our Phoenix, AZ distribution center, we had 14 incredible team members celebrating 25 YEARS (or more!) as part of the PetSmart pack! 🏆👏

Drop a 🎊 in the comments to help us celebrate their dedication, passion, and hard work! #LifeAtPetSmart #WorkAnniversary

At PetSmart, we believe that a career should be more than just a job—it should be an unfurgettable experience filled with passion, growth, and a sense of purpose! 🐾 Whether you're helping pet parents find the perfect toy for their furry friends, grooming pups to look their best, or guinea-ing new skills as a leader in one of our stores, PetSmart provides endless opportunities to grow and thrive! 💙✨ #LifeAtPetSmart #AnythingForPets

At PetSmart, we believe that a career should be more than just a job—it should be an unfurgettable experience filled with passion, growth, and a sense of purpose! 🐾 Whether you're helping pet parents find the perfect toy for their furry friends, grooming pups to look their best, or guinea-ing new skills as a leader in one of our stores, PetSmart provides endless opportunities to grow and thrive! 💙✨ #LifeAtPetSmart #AnythingForPets

Fresh cuts, wagging tails, and all the ✨best in show✨ vibes! 🐶✂️ Our Professional Pet Stylists keep every pet that visits our salons looking paws-itively adorable after their glow-ups! 😍 #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming #CatGrooming #petsmart #PetGrooming @highstreetpetsmart @salonteam1411 @petsmart_of_newington @groomedbygrace_ @petsmart_of_selinsgrove @pet_salon_1320 @restonsalon1650 @groomsbybailey_

Fresh cuts, wagging tails, and all the ✨best in show✨ vibes! 🐶✂️ Our Professional Pet Stylists keep every pet that visits our salons looking paws-itively adorable after their glow-ups! 😍 #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming #CatGrooming #petsmart #PetGrooming @highstreetpetsmart @salonteam1411 @petsmart_of_newington @groomedbygrace_ @petsmart_of_selinsgrove @pet_salon_1320 @restonsalon1650 @groomsbybailey_

✨🎉 Competition season is officially underway, and our @PetSmartGroomingTeam is ready to shine! ✂️🐾

Formed in 2017, this talented team was created to showcase the incredible skills of our professional pet stylist and highlight the top-tier grooms our associates create every day. They’re stepping onto the competition stage to represent PetSmart at national grooming events! 🏆✨ #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming

✨🎉 Competition season is officially underway, and our @PetSmartGroomingTeam is ready to shine! ✂️🐾

Formed in 2017, this talented team was created to showcase the incredible skills of our professional pet stylist and highlight the top-tier grooms our associates create every day. They’re stepping onto the competition stage to represent PetSmart at national grooming events! 🏆✨ #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming

��🌸🐾 Spring is almost here, and our associates are ready to hop into action with the best goodies for the pets we adore! 🐶💖 The newest season of Chance and Friends is HERE, and we seriously can't pick a favorite—they’re all way too cute! 😍✨ Which one is your fave? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️ ☺️🐮🐥🐑🐶🐱 #LifeAtPetSmart @highstreetpetsmart

🌸🐾 Spring is almost here, and our associates are ready to hop into action with the best goodies for the pets we adore! 🐶💖 The newest season of Chance and Friends is HERE, and we seriously can't pick a favorite—they’re all way too cute! 😍✨ Which one is your fave? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️ ☺️🐮🐥🐑🐶🐱 #LifeAtPetSmart @highstreetpetsmart

We're excited to celebrate John's first #LifeAtPetSmart anniversary! Thank you for all your hard work to keep pets and their people smiling—we appreciate you! #WorkAnniversary #PetSmart #AnythingForPets

We're excited to celebrate John's first #LifeAtPetSmart anniversary! Thank you for all your hard work to keep pets and their people smiling—we appreciate you! #WorkAnniversary #PetSmart #AnythingForPets

What if accessing care for your pet wasn’t easy? 🩺 For many families, affordable veterinary care can make all the difference—and that’s where organizations like Community Veterinary Outreach step in. They hosted their fourth Pet Wellness and One Health clinic at the end of 2024, providing essential care to dozens of pet families! 🐶🐱

Thanks to the support of PetSmart Charities donors, we’re proud to fund organizations like Community Veterinary Outreach, helping expand access to vital veterinary services like spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines, and more. Together, we’re keeping pets healthy and with the families who love them. 💙 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartcharities

What if accessing care for your pet wasn’t easy? 🩺 For many families, affordable veterinary care can make all the difference—and that’s where organizations like Community Veterinary Outreach step in. They hosted their fourth Pet Wellness and One Health clinic at the end of 2024, providing essential care to dozens of pet families! 🐶🐱

Thanks to the support of PetSmart Charities donors, we’re proud to fund organizations like Community Veterinary Outreach, helping expand access to vital veterinary services like spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines, and more. Together, we’re keeping pets healthy and with the families who love them. 💙 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartcharities

#LifeAtPetSmart is full of puppy love—from our passionate and supportive, pet-centric culture to the exceptional services and products provided to customers, PLUS a whole bowlful of benefits to bark about (can you say exclusive discounts and pet insurance?!). 😊🐾

Learn more at lifeatpetsmart.com.

#LifeAtPetSmart is full of puppy love—from our passionate and supportive, pet-centric culture to the exceptional services and products provided to customers, PLUS a whole bowlful of benefits to bark about (can you say exclusive discounts and pet insurance?!). 😊🐾

Learn more at lifeatpetsmart.com.

Tyler and Wattie are making the most of bedtime bliss! Imagine tucking your furry friends into their cozy bed after a fun-filled day of play—that's what our PetsHotel associates do at PetSmart PetsHotels! 🐾✨

As the sun sets, our pet guests get a special tuck-in service with gentle belly rubs and soft, soothing words. For an extra touch of magic, they can enjoy a snuggly bedtime story or a delicious nighttime treat before drifting off into dreamland. 🌙💤 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartpetshotel @psm_petshotel1972

Tyler and Wattie are making the most of bedtime bliss! Imagine tucking your furry friends into their cozy bed after a fun-filled day of play—that's what our PetsHotel associates do at PetSmart PetsHotels! 🐾✨

As the sun sets, our pet guests get a special tuck-in service with gentle belly rubs and soft, soothing words. For an extra touch of magic, they can enjoy a snuggly bedtime story or a delicious nighttime treat before drifting off into dreamland. 🌙💤 #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartpetshotel @psm_petshotel1972

Big shout to Roger, celebrating 25 years of #LifeAtPetSmart! His team knows him for his hard work and dedication to help pet parents find exactly what they need—right when they need it—by executing plan-o-grams, organizing promotions and sales and overseeing in-store pickup orders.
#WorkAnniversaryCelebration #anythingforpets @petsmart_of_northattleboro

Big shout to Roger, celebrating 25 years of #LifeAtPetSmart! His team knows him for his hard work and dedication to help pet parents find exactly what they need—right when they need it—by executing plan-o-grams, organizing promotions and sales and overseeing in-store pickup orders.
#WorkAnniversaryCelebration #anythingforpets @petsmart_of_northattleboro

That post-groom smile says it all! Ready for cuddles and compliments. 🐾💕
Pet Stylist: Rue #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming #PetSalon

That post-groom smile says it all! Ready for cuddles and compliments. 🐾💕
Pet Stylist: Rue #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming #PetSalon

Congratulations to our newest groomer, Lew! 🎉 After excelling in academy training, we’re thrilled to welcome them back to the store in their new role. Lew was an outstanding bather and is sure to be a phenomenal groomer. We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! ✂️🐾 #PetSmartGrooming #CareerGrowth #LifeAtPetSmart

Congratulations to our newest groomer, Lew! 🎉 After excelling in academy training, we’re thrilled to welcome them back to the store in their new role. Lew was an outstanding bather and is sure to be a phenomenal groomer. We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! ✂️🐾 #PetSmartGrooming #CareerGrowth #LifeAtPetSmart

Congratulations to our newest PetSmart Pet Stylist Teresa! 🎉🐾 She has officially graduated from training and will be ready to welcome clients starting next week! A huge shoutout to Jess for always leading and helping new stylists thrive on our team. We can’t wait to see the amazing grooms ahead! ✂️💙 #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming #Teamwork

Congratulations to our newest PetSmart Pet Stylist Teresa! 🎉🐾 She has officially graduated from training and will be ready to welcome clients starting next week! A huge shoutout to Jess for always leading and helping new stylists thrive on our team. We can’t wait to see the amazing grooms ahead! ✂️💙 #LifeAtPetSmart #PetSmartGrooming #Teamwork

Say hello to Groovy! 🌞🦜 This adorable Red Factor Sun Conure stopped by for a visit today, in PetSmart Wellington, and she totally stole our hearts! She is super cute and even said “hello” (in bird language—anyone got a translator? 😉). We love having the best feathered friends visit us at PetSmart! 💛✨ #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartcanada #bestcustomers

Say hello to Groovy! 🌞🦜 This adorable Red Factor Sun Conure stopped by for a visit today, in PetSmart Wellington, and she totally stole our hearts! She is super cute and even said “hello” (in bird language—anyone got a translator? 😉). We love having the best feathered friends visit us at PetSmart! 💛✨ #lifeatpetsmart #petsmartcanada #bestcustomers

At PetSmart, our associates are more than just caregivers—they’re family to the pets in our stores until they find their own. 💙🐾 From playtime to cuddles, we’re here to give them love, care, and a place to belong.

Work somewhere that loves you back in #LifeAtPetSmart. https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/

At PetSmart, our associates are more than just caregivers—they’re family to the pets in our stores until they find their own. 💙🐾 From playtime to cuddles, we’re here to give them love, care, and a place to belong.

Work somewhere that loves you back in #LifeAtPetSmart. https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/

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